https://web.sheffieldlive.org Made in Sheffield. Made by You. Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:33:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://web.sheffieldlive.org/exoskeleton-helps-patients-to-walk-again/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:32:03 +0000 https://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=159573 STEPS Rehabilitation centre in Sheffield has hosted an industry demonstration of the latest in exoskeleton technology for mobility and rehabilitation. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!

]]> https://web.sheffieldlive.org/free-wifi-to-launch-in-sheffield-city-centre/ Fri, 11 May 2018 19:16:37 +0000 https://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=158333 A free wifi network across Sheffield city centre is set to roll out from May after the appointment last year of service provider Idaq Networks under a revenue sharing deal. Azz Mohammed reports for Sheffield Live!

]]> https://web.sheffieldlive.org/google-garage-online-into-2018/ Fri, 15 Dec 2017 22:16:45 +0000 http://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=137330 The pioneering Google Garage training centre in Sheffield is to be extended for a further six months before moving on to other parts of the UK. The pop-up internet shop has being offering a programme of events together with advice and support for internet users. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to trainer May King and music artist Javan Wright.

]]> https://web.sheffieldlive.org/sheffield-city-centre-to-get-free-public-wi-fi/ Tue, 28 Nov 2017 20:30:15 +0000 http://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=136322 A public Wi-Fi service is to be rolled out from next spring across Sheffield city centre providing free internet access for residents and visitors. The service is to be installed and operated by locally-based internet service provider Idaq Networks which will generate revenues from user data, advertising and corporate services. The announcement by Sheffield Council follows a tender process to select a suitable provider. Azz Mohammed reports for Sheffield Live!

]]> https://web.sheffieldlive.org/algomech-festival-explores-art-by-code/ Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:47:40 +0000 http://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=135220 The Algomech Festival has returned to Sheffield for its second year with a programme of algorithmic and mechanical art and music performance using robots, machines and live code. Azz Mohammed reports for Sheffield Live!

]]> https://web.sheffieldlive.org/virtual-reality-on-show-at-millennium-gallery/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 21:16:35 +0000 http://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=122997 The Alternative Realities exhibition at the Millennium Gallery and in Tudor Square provided a taste of emerging technologies including 3D and 360 degree film-making. Sheffield Live! reporter Simon Thake gazes into the future.

]]> https://web.sheffieldlive.org/google-launch-digital-garage-in-sheffield/ Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:16:25 +0000 http://web.sheffieldlive.org/?p=122048 The US tech giant is rolling out a network of digital skills centres across the UK with Sheffield among the first. A former shop in Barker’s Pool has been converted into the Google Digital Garage with computers, superfast broadband and access to free training courses and advice. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Torsten Schupper, vice president of marketing at Google.

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